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GOD’S LAW &  MY NEED TO PERFROM
GOD’S LAW & MY NEED TO PERFROM

I thought my failure meant God’s Perfect Nature and His Law precluded him from loving me.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 3, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Law and Grace, Perfectionism
JESUS PUSHES BACK ON OUR OFTEN FLAWED VIEW OF HUMILITY
JESUS PUSHES BACK ON OUR OFTEN FLAWED VIEW OF HUMILITY

If you were a flavor, what would it be?

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 1, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Flavor, Humility
DOES YOUR RELIGION LEAD TO YOUR HAPPINESS?
DOES YOUR RELIGION LEAD TO YOUR HAPPINESS?

My emphatic answer to the question in the title is, “Of course not, it is not supposed to!” But hang with me for a bit.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumJanuary 29, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Beatitudes, Happy, Joy, Character
RULES-BASED OR VALUES-BASED RELIGION: WHICH IS YOURS?
RULES-BASED OR VALUES-BASED RELIGION: WHICH IS YOURS?

In a values-based culture, you are less likely to look at the boundaries, and more likely to look at the destination.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumJanuary 27, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Rules, Value
WHERE & HOW YOU START MATTERS
WHERE & HOW YOU START MATTERS

Jesus starts his ministry in the middle diverse center of commerce.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumJanuary 25, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Starting, Jesus, Galilee
THE ANTIDOTE TO TEMPTATION
THE ANTIDOTE TO TEMPTATION

How to face temptation: Expect it, respond with the antidote, Repeat.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumJanuary 21, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Temptation
WHEN JESUS BEGINS, WHAT DO YOU NOTICE?
WHEN JESUS BEGINS, WHAT DO YOU NOTICE?

Obedience in the face of temptation builds spiritual muscle.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumJanuary 19, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Obey
GOD’S TRUTH— IT BREAKS INTO OUR HEARTS
GOD’S TRUTH— IT BREAKS INTO OUR HEARTS

Let God speak, speak His Truth, to YOU!

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumJanuary 16, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Truth
BEFORE YOU JUMP
BEFORE YOU JUMP

When we find ourselves in tough spots, what is our first reaction?

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumJanuary 13, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Obstacles, Difficult Situations
REBEL OR RECEIVE
REBEL OR RECEIVE

A rebellious heart operates not on logic—but on serving oneself.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumJanuary 11, 2021Word of God, Rebellion, Gospel of Matthew
LIGHT & SHADOWS
LIGHT & SHADOWS

Knowledge about God is no replacement for obedience to God.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumJanuary 8, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Light
IT’S NOT COMPLICATED
IT’S NOT COMPLICATED

Immanuel means God is with us. It is not a prayer. It is a statement.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumJanuary 6, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Sin, Savior, Birth
YOUR FAMILY—HAVE YOU LOOKED AT THE LIST?
YOUR FAMILY—HAVE YOU LOOKED AT THE LIST?

God is in the business of rescuing sinners for his service—there are no barriers to God in this, His work.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumJanuary 4, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Barriers, God's Love
Your Have a Family Story
Your Have a Family Story

Jesus gives legs, not to God’s hopes, but to his promises. In Jesus, God’s promises ring through the ages giving us hope—eternal hope

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumDecember 31, 2020Gospel of Matthew, Family Story
CHRISTMAS: PROGRAM – PHILOSOPHY – PERSON
CHRISTMAS: PROGRAM – PHILOSOPHY – PERSON

What is Christmas for you?

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Scripture and LifeDavid J CollumDecember 25, 2020Christmas, Philosophy
CHRISTMAS: MYTH – MAGIC – OR MORE
CHRISTMAS: MYTH – MAGIC – OR MORE

It is important not to swear during a Christmas sermon!

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Scripture and LifeDavid J CollumDecember 23, 2020Scripture and Life, Christmas
STRENGTH WITH SENSITIVITY, RESPECT, AND CONFIDENCE
STRENGTH WITH SENSITIVITY, RESPECT, AND CONFIDENCE

There are Daniel’s alive today!

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumDecember 21, 2020Daniel, Confidence, Opposition
LIVING WITH UNANSWERED QUESTIONS
LIVING WITH UNANSWERED QUESTIONS

It is not that our questions go unanswered, it is that God’s answer is often, “Wait”…in fact “blessed are those who wait.”

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumDecember 18, 2020Daniel, Judgement
WHEN LIFE BECOMES A LITTLE BLURRY: KNOW TRUE NORTH
WHEN LIFE BECOMES A LITTLE BLURRY: KNOW TRUE NORTH

The point is that we actually know True North

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumDecember 16, 2020Daniel, History
GETTING THE LAY OF THE LAND: KNOWING TRUE NORTH
GETTING THE LAY OF THE LAND: KNOWING TRUE NORTH

Truth can be hard. But saying north is south may give you an easier walk for a time—but you will end up at the wrong destination.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumDecember 14, 2020Daniel, Truth, Direction
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